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After batting tear at Norfolk, Danny Valencia joins Orioles today

After batting tear at Norfolk, Danny Valencia joins Orioles today
The goal of any player in Triple-A is to play well enough to force the big league team to bring him to the major leagues. Danny Valencia has certainly done that. He's been having a very solid year with Triple-A Norfolk and now, after a recent batting tear, he is back in the big leagues, joining the Orioles today. Valencia is in today's starting lineup, batting seventh as the DH. "Everybody wants to do well," he said this morning in the Orioles clubhouse. "I was able to get off to a good...
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Have the Orioles become Team Turmoil?

Have the Orioles become Team Turmoil?
Nice homestand, huh? The Orioles have lost all four games and have been outscored 33-22 by San Diego and Tampa Bay. They won nine of their first 12 series this season and now have lost two series in a row. They must try to beat a 7-0 pitcher today in Matt Moore to avoid being swept by a division rival at home. The Orioles now have a losing record at home, with a 9-10 record. Seeing the Orioles lose when they take the lead into the ninth inning is pretty rare. How rare? Last season, they...
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Jim Johnson talks about his second straight blown save (plus Jurrjens comments)

Jim Johnson talks about his second straight blown save (plus Jurrjens comments)
After he suffered back-to-back blown saves and took the loss today against Tampa Bay, Jim Johnson said all the innings that the bullpen is having to pitch lately is not a factor in his form being off the last two outings. "No, that is not an excuse at all," Johnson said. "If you look at the way Buck sets the bullpen up and how he manages the game, not just for that day or the series. He puts guys in the right situations. With the way we used the pen yesterday, we were fine today. "We were...
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O's seven-inning win streak ends as Tampa scores six in ninth to win

O's seven-inning win streak ends as Tampa scores six in ninth to win
Things are just not going well in Birdland these days. The Orioles took a 6-4 lead to the top of the ninth this afternoon, but Jim Johnson suffered his second straight blown save after converting 35 straight, as Tampa Bay scored six in the ninth to win 10-6 over the Orioles. With the loss, the Orioles' regular season win streak of 109 straight when leading after the seventh inning has ended. It's their first such loss since Aug. 8, 2011. Today, they led 6-4 after the seventh. Johnson gave...
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Chris Dickerson on signing with the O's and starting again today (updated rotation stats)

Chris Dickerson on signing with the O's and starting again today (updated rotation stats)
Chris Dickerson has made six starts this season, and the Orioles are 5-1 in those games. Not that he takes any credit for that, but it's a nice winning percentage. Dickerson is making his seventh O's start, today as the DH, after hitting a three-run homer in the eighth last night, which pulled the O's within 12-10 against Tampa Bay. Dickerson is batting .320 with a homer, six RBIs and an .866 OPS in 12 games. In his last five starts, he is 7-for-17 with two doubles and a homer. That is a...
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O's pitching coach Rick Adair talks about Jason Hammel

O's pitching coach Rick Adair talks about Jason Hammel
He gave up seven runs in 4 2/3 innings last night in the second-worst start of his 29 as an Oriole. Just three times in those 29 starts has Jason Hammel given up six runs or more, and it's now happened in back-to-back starts. The Orioles have some issues to resolve right now with their struggling opening day starter. Hammel is 5-2 with a 5.72 ERA. He has allowed 13 earned runs in his last two starts and pitched to an ERA of 10.43 over his last three. Where to turn from here? O's pitching...
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Jake Arrieta talks about returning to the Orioles

Jake Arrieta talks about returning to the Orioles
He last pitched for the Orioles on April 21, but today Jake Arrieta has rejoined the club and is expected for now to be available out of the bullpen, as Jair Jurrjens starts here this afternoon against Tampa Bay. Arrieta was scheduled to start for Triple-A Norfolk tonight and had a recent start pushed back due to a shoulder issue, which he feels is no longer a problem. "I developed a little stiffness a few starts ago," Arrieta said. "It is something that has been manageable. They pushed me...
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Jurrjens up next, Gonzalez may return soon as O's continue search for solid rotation

Jurrjens up next, Gonzalez may return soon as O's continue search for solid rotation
There is no question about the struggles for much of this season, especially recently, regarding the Orioles' starting rotation. The starters have just one quality start over the last seven games, with an ERA of 7.34 in that stretch. In five of the last six games, the O's starter pitched five or fewer innings. The rotation ERA for the season is now 4.86. That has to get better, but this may surprise you. Last year on August 3, the O's rotation ERA was 4.80, and the Orioles were 55-51 and 7...
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Hammel: "I've been here before. I've figured it out before"

Hammel: "I've been here before. I've figured it out before"
After allowing 15 earned runs over his first six starts, covering 35 2/3 innings, Jason Hammel has given up 17 earned runs in 14 2/3 frames over his last three starts. He took the loss tonight in the 12-10 defeat against Tampa Bay, giving up 10 hits and seven runs over 4 2/3 innings. "I am missing over the plate, arm-side fastball," he said. "And that is honestly about it. A pretty simple fix, but for right now it's seemingly difficult for me. "I've been here before. I've figured it...
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Hammel struggles again and O's comeback bid falls short against Tampa Bay

Hammel struggles again and O's comeback bid falls short against Tampa Bay
As they began a 17-game stretch tonight against the Rays, Yankees, Jays, Nats and Tigers, the Orioles did so with another subpar outing from a starter. And not just any starter, but their opening day starter Jason Hammel. The right-hander struggled for the third straight start as Tampa Bay held off the Orioles 12-10 in front of 38,061 at Camden Yards. Hammel's struggles are the headline on the night, but it almost was the Orioles' comeback from eight runs down in the eighth to win. Down...
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Updating the recent rotation stats

Updating the recent rotation stats
Read this at your own risk. If shaky stats make you queasy, sit down first. Over the last seven games, counting tonight, Orioles starters have pitched to an ERA of 7.34, allowing 28 earned runs over 34 1/3 innings. With Jason Hammel pitching just 4 2/3 tonight, O's starters have now worked five or fewer innings five times in the past six games. Not exactly a recipe for success. Should you worry? Go ahead, but it won't make an O's starter get the next out any easier. Still there is...
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Notes on Norfolk and on Machado's impressive doubles surge

Notes on Norfolk and on Machado's impressive doubles surge
Here are a couple of rather impressive notes on the Orioles' Triple-A Norfolk club, which is hosting Lehigh Valley tonight with Steve Johnson on the mound. * Norfolk's 29-12 record is now the second best in all of minor league baseball, topped only by Single-A Ft. Myers of the Florida State League at 29-10. * Norfolk is averaging 6.7 runs per game over its last 21 games and 5.5 runs per game on the year. * Playing in a big pitcher's park, Norfolk batters have hit 28 homers in 20 home...
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Can Jason Hammel get his fastball command locked in tonight?

Can Jason Hammel get his fastball command locked in tonight?
If he gets a win tonight here against Tampa Bay, Orioles right-hander Jason Hammel would improve to 6-1 this season. He would become the first Oriole to go 6-1 or better to start consecutive seasons since Mike Boddicker went 6-1 to begin the 1985 season and 10-1 the following year. Hammel had a 6-1 start to the 2012 season. While that is a very impressive stat for Hammel, he has allowed 10 earned runs in 10 innings over his last two starts, raising his ERA from 3.79 to 4.93. That is higher...
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Jair Jurrjens on returning to the big leagues and his expected start tomorrow

Jair Jurrjens on returning to the big leagues and his expected start tomorrow
After making eight starts with Triple-A Norfolk, right-hander Jair Jurrjens is here at Camden Yards today and expected to be activated to start tomorrow afternoon against Tampa Bay. Jurrjens went 4-1 with a 3.14 ERA for the Tides, allowing two earned runs or less in five of his eight starts. Over 51 2/3, he has allowed 44 hits with 15 walks, 36 strikeouts and a .228 batting average against. Some good stats in the International League, but does he have a feel for how that stuff will play...
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The Orioles were in first place after 40 games last year

The Orioles were in first place after 40 games last year
With the Yankees' loss to Seattle while the Orioles were off last night, the idle Birds moved to within 1 1/2 games of first in the AL East. They are in third place in the standings, and they were in first after they had played 40 games last year. AL East after 40 games in 2012: Baltimore: 26-14 Tampa Bay: 24-16, 2 GB Toronto: 22-18, 4 GB New York: 21-18, 4.5 GB Boston: 18-21, 7.5 GB AL East after 40 games in 2013: New York: 25-16 Boston: 24-17, 1 GB Baltimore: 23-17, 1.5 GB Tampa Bay:...
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With their starting pitching in flux, O's begin key stretch tonight

With their starting pitching in flux, O's begin key stretch tonight
Two of their starting pitchers are on the disabled list, although Miguel Gonzalez could be returning soon. Jason Hammel, who pitches tonight, has allowed 10 earned runs in 10 innings over his last two starts. Freddy Garcia has struggled in back-to-back starts. The rotation ERA is 6.37 over the last six games. OK, the O's starting pitching is not exactly peaking right now. And here is the concern. Tonight, the Orioles start a 10-game stretch against AL East opponents with three against Tampa...
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Gausman's time could be coming, but it's not now

Gausman's time could be coming, but it's not now
He is one of baseball's best pitching prospects. He is a pitcher the Orioles like a lot. He has an ERA of 1.85 over his last four Double-A starts. Despite all that, the message the Orioles seemed to be sending this week was that Kevin Gausman may make the O's roster this year, but not in the very near future. The Orioles rotation is springing some leaks right now and two members of that rotation, Wei-Yin-Chen and Miguel Gonzalez, are currently on the DL, but it's not Gausman's time yet,...
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Norfolk's Jonathan Schoop out with lower back strain

Norfolk's Jonathan Schoop out with lower back strain
Triple-A Norfolk infielder Jonathan Schoop, the Orioles' No. 3 prospect according to Baseball America, has been out the last few days with a lower back strain, according to Orioles vice-president Dan Duquette. Duquette said via text tonight that Schoop "is resting a few days." Schoop last played on Sunday for Norfolk when he had three hits, including a homer and three RBIs. Schoop is 5-for-9 over his last two games. On the year, in 34 Norfolk games, he is batting .268 with six doubles,...
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Garcia on his outing, Gonzalez on pitching Friday in a simulated game

Garcia on his outing, Gonzalez on pitching Friday in a simulated game
Freddy Garcia got out of a jam in the first inning, but allowed two runs in the second, two runs in the fourth and took the loss this afternoon in the Orioles' 8-4 defeat against San Diego. He struggled with his control almost from the start as he falls to 0-2 with an ERA of 5.51 in three Orioles starts. "I was behind on the guys all day long," Garcia said. "Threw 75 pitches in 3 2/3, that's a lot. Second inning, got two outs and gave up that base hit for two runs right there. "I need...
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Garcia exits early as San Diego wins to sweep the Orioles

Garcia exits early as San Diego wins to sweep the Orioles
Their starter struggled and failed to survive the fourth inning. They didn't have much success with runners in scoring position. They lost a pop-up in the sun that cost them a run and they got swept for the first time this year. It wasn't the best day for the Orioles, who lost 8-4 to San Diego in front of 32,418 fans at Camden Yards. Less than 24 hours after the Padres rallied in the ninth to win last night, they got O's starter Freddy Garcia, who was a Padre in spring training until they...
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